First there came cakes...then cupcakes...and then their offspring took over. Mini cupcakes are the newest phase of the cupcake revolution with some shops selling their cupcakes only in miniature form. The bite-sized treat allows for more flavors to be taste-tested and consumed in larger quantities which is a quality I highly encourage. One of my favorites, Kumquat Cupcakery in New York was the first I came across that sold mini gems of cake goodness. With flavors like Maple Bacon and PB Banana Honey, I could gladly consume a dozen in one sitting. While I haven't tried this West Coast version, the mini's from Cuppie Love in Los Angeles look delish and super sweet, too.
{photos above by Kumquat Cupcakery {top row} & Cuppie Love {bottom row}. For those of you in San Diego, the newly opened Cups sells all their flavors in mini size, too!}
It's like dim sum in cupcake form!
Posted by: Phoebe | 12/08/2009 at 09:06 PM
Are those cupcakes with bacon?? Absolutely fascinating. They've really taken cupcakery to a whole new level. I'll have to go visit when I get to NYC next week.
Posted by: Brandi | 12/08/2009 at 10:23 PM
I am all for it! Half the guilt : )
Posted by: Chaucee | 12/08/2009 at 11:18 PM
Weird, but I LOVE the idea of bacon in a cupcake...
Posted by: Koek! | 12/09/2009 at 12:22 AM
My favorite in San Diego is Heavenly Cupcakes... my mouth is watering just thinking of their red velvet.
Posted by: Bekka | 12/09/2009 at 01:00 AM
I keep coming back here to look at the bacon cupcake. Seriously. I should make it my screen saver, I love it!
Posted by: thoughtful day | 12/09/2009 at 02:19 PM